Having previously released two critically acclaimed albums with his quintet – ‘Lang Lang’ (2015) and ‘New Born’ (2018) – Lindermayr is joined by Philipp Schiepek (acoustic guitar) and Simon Popp (percussion) for ‘Triptych’, allowing him more freedom on his instrument. “In my previous bands, I always had the feeling that my strengths on the trumpet didn't always come into their own. In this line-up, there is finally a lot of room for me. Even quiet, nuanced things don't get lost in the hustle and bustle, and even when things get wilder we are at a dynamic level where the trumpet doesn't have to scream.”
With Lindermayr’s beguiling trumpet taking centre stage, the trio succeeds in creating a compelling sound palette deeply rooted in acoustic music and jazz. From the gentle rumblings of ‘Sanctuary’ where Lindermayr’s relaxed trumpet tones sit snug in the ear to the powerful, penertrating notes of ‘Triptych’ and the melancholic inflections of ‘Sanctuary’ and ‘Lola’, the Matthias Lindermayr Trio seek to create a deep tension in their compositions. “I wanted to write simple melodies that my fellow musicians could play immediately, so that they could concentrate even more on sound and interplay when rehearsing and recording. The other half of the pieces were two-part compositions that I had written for a duo formation, but whose character demanded a different instrumentation.”
Lindermayr is pleased to share new single ‘Lola’ (out now). “Lola is maybe the most soulful and quiet song on my upcoming record. Unlike my other tunes, it’s composed on guitar as a reference to past days, when I was writing Indie Pop Music. The name Lola is referring to my, back then, unnamed and unborn second daughter.”
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